Section 355 IAC 4-2-8 - Technician registration requirementsAuthority: IC 15-16-5-44; IC 15-16-5-45
Affected: IC 15-16-5-60
Sec. 8.
(a) To become a registered technician, an individual must do the following: (1) Either: (A) pass the commercial applicator core examination described in 355 IAC 4-1-2.1; or(B) complete an initial applicator training program that has been:(i) developed and delivered by Purdue Pesticide Programs; and(ii) approved by the state chemist.(2) Submit an application on a form provided by the state chemist.(3) Submit the technician registration fee.(b) Registration shall remain in force from the date of passing the examination through December 31 of the fourth year following the year during which the examination was passed unless revoked or suspended.(c) The registration period may be extended indefinitely for an additional five (5) years if the registered technician accumulates at least eight (8) continuing registration credits by attending at least two (2) state chemist approved continuing registration programs while the registration is in force.(d) Annual registration credentials shall expire on December 31 unless renewed by payment of the renewal fee by that date. Renewal after December 31 shall include a late fee as established by IC 15-16-5-60 in addition to the renewal fee.(e) The registration credential or proof of current registration shall be in the possession of the registered technician at all times the technician is using the pesticide. State Chemist of the State of Indiana; 355 IAC 4-2-8; filed Sep 20, 2001, 3:54 p.m.: 25 IR 377; readopted filed Nov 21, 2001, 10:17 a.m.: 25 IR 1269; filed Aug 18, 2005, 4:30 p.m.: 29 IR 6; readopted filed Sep 20, 2007, 1:46 p.m.: 20071010-IR-355070484RFA; filed Nov 28, 2012, 2:42 p.m.: 20121226-IR-355120517FRA; readopted filed Sep 25, 2013, 11:08 a.m.: 20131023-IR-355130361RFAReadopted filed 11/26/2019, 9:30 a.m.: 20191225-IR-355190253RFAFiled 12/5/2022, 9:43 a.m.: 20230104-IR-355220266FRA